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Ludacris headlines a rap paradise Sunday at Summerfest

July 3, 2017

The first Sunday of Summerfest featured a bit of nasty weather during the afternoon hours and then cleared up beautifully in time for the evening sets. Many patrons were in the middle of a long holiday weekend,...

Jack Antonoff leads Bleachers’ gigantic dance party

Lauren Keene

July 2, 2017

Listening to FM radio is the ultimate old-fashioned way to find a new favorite band. It of course has its share of drawbacks, like super annoying ads and not being able to pick what song is next in the queue. R...

Who are we excited to see at Summerfest this year?

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 29, 2017

Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Review: Taped Music at JoJo’s Martini Lounge (Summerfest)

Tyler Maas

June 29, 2017

Wednesday signaled the official beginning of Summerfest, an 11-day affair that will bring hundreds of musical acts and close to a million people to Milwaukee's lakefront. Though the Big Gig has pulled out all t...

A guide to Milwaukee acts playing Summerfest

Tyler Maas

June 28, 2017

Today marks the start of another Summerfest. Celebrating its 50th, “The Big Gig” has long been home to deep fried delicacies, prime people watching, and hundreds upon hundreds of musical acts from all around th...

What’s the deal with Henry Maier Festival Park?

Matt Wild

June 28, 2017

Ever come across a mildly interesting thing in Milwaukee and wonder, "What's the deal with that mildly interesting thing?" What's The Deal With explores these local curiosities, and aims to find the stories beh...

Celebrate the first day of Summerfest with a bunch of other events called Summerfest

Matt Wild

June 28, 2017

Today, the 28th day of the sixth month in the year of our Lord 2017, is the first day of the 50th edition of Summerfest (presented by American Family Insurance). From June 28-July 2, and July 4-9, the "World's ...

The SummerRest: 50 non-Summerfest shows

Tyler Maas

June 26, 2017

Summerfest begins Wednesday, and will bring more than 700 acts to 10 stages—not even counting those weird side stages near the lake—and close to a million people through the gates for 11 days of music, activity...

So what do we think of this year’s Summerfest lineup?

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 21, 2017

In A-side/B-side, two Milwaukee Record writers tackle various city issues in an informal, crosstalk style. Insults are hurled, feelings are hurt, and everyone learns something in the end. Maybe. Matt Wild: W...

Milwaukee and Chicago hip-hop artists team up for Lakeside 4Cast at Summerfest

Matt Wild

June 7, 2017

What's better than the "World's Largest Music Festival"? How about a mini festival within the "World's Largest Music Festival"? On Tuesday, July 4, that's just what will happen when the newly christened Lakesid...

Here’s the lineup for Summerfest 2017’s Emerging Artists Series

Matt Wild

June 6, 2017

Summerfest's "local stage" has been resting in peace for a few years now, but that doesn't mean Milwaukee talent won't be playing this year's Big Gig. Along with headliners like IshDARR and GGOOLLDD, the Emergi...

Here are all the new food and beverage items coming to Summerfest 2017

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 24, 2017

Today, at an event at Pick 'n Save in Hales Corners, Summerfest unveiled more than 50 new food and beverage items lined up for its 50th edition. Tater Tot & Bacon Cheesesteak? Yep. Deep-Fried Bread Pudding ...

Here are the daily admission promotions for Summerfest 2017

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 17, 2017

There's an old Milwaukee saying we just made up: If you can't manage to score free or discounted tickets to Summerfest, you're not really trying. Looking to enjoy the dulcet tones of Spin Doctors and Huey Lewis...

Here are all the special activities and promotions for Summerfest 2017

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 9, 2017

There's an old Milwaukee saying: If you can't find free tickets or figure out a way to score discounted admission to Summerfest, you're not really trying. So here are all the special activities and promotions f...